The Most Amazing Fruit Loaf Recipe

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Inside: This simple and easy fruit loaf recipe will thrill your family. It’s light, fluffy, moist and oh so delicious. It’s a dream right out of the oven.

I smelt it as soon as I walked into the front door. That, plus the excited giggles from my daughter. It was a complete give away that she had been baking with her Gran.

It’s those moments that you remember when you grow up. Standing on a stool because you can’t reach the bench top. Eagerly listening to every instruction given to you, to undertake the perfect baking treat.

Then comes presenting the masterpiece to your family. It’s like you have achieved the ability to fly to the moon all in one morning.

Moments of satisfaction, of pure delight and of eager taste buds ready to dig in.

Well it was those thoughts that ran swiftly through my mind as I smelt the most delicious fruit loaf baking in the oven.

It’s one of those recipes that mom always used to make when we were kids.

Mom used to let us help because it was one of her easy to make recipes, that wouldn’t stress her out in the kitchen!

Mom’s always need those types of recipes!

Between this fruit loaf and a delicious banana bread recipe, the house will always smell amazing and afternoon tea will simply be heaven each and every time!

The truth about baking with kids

It takes patience to bake with kids.

Even the most simple tasks take two or three times longer than normal. A complicated recipe is just not worth the effort. Unless you have an entire day to spend on it that is.

That is why mom would always make this fruit loaf recipe with us.

It is the perfect ‘go to’ recipe for baking with kids. It is so straight forward that you don’t have to muster up a huge amount of patience to prepare yourself for having kids in the kitchen.

A delicious fruit loaf baked in the oven and my daughter was pleased as punch that she had made it. What an awesome scenario to be greeted with.

But Here’s The Problem

Whilst it may sound ideal to have a gorgeous aroma filling the house there is one problem. It’s a pretty big one.

You have to wait for it to bake!

Seriously, it may not sound like a big problem. But you know the feeling when your taste buds start to salivate and then your stomach grumbles?

Well, this is that scenario.

The more you smell it, the more you want it. And you want it now!

The good news however is that as soon as this fruit loaf is out the oven, it’s good to eat.

Yes, in an ideal world you would wait for it to cool. However if the taste buds can’t wait any longer, there is no reason why you can’t dig in.

The best thing about it being straight out the oven is that the outside is slightly crunchy whilst the inside is soft and warm.

If there is anything that takes you back to your childhood, this is it. This is that moment.

Add a touch of butter (if you wish) and your good to go.

Don’t worry about thinly slicing this fruit loaf either. Take a big chunk and enjoy it.

It’s the kind of fruit loaf that is better chunky anyway. Do yourself a favor and just take a good amount to start with.

Whilst, this does contain fruit, I do get that it’s not exactly healthy. Cake rarely is unfortunately. However if you are looking for something healthier, you might like to try this gluten free recipe by The Healthy Chef.

About Catherine Holt

Catherine Holt is the founder of Smart Party Planning. She is a stay at home mum with a passion for celebrating life’s little moments, with creative yet budget friendly ideas. Catherine often has a camera in hand capturing everyday events and is a self obsessed chocoholic! She loves connecting with other mums on the blog and sharing party planning tips and tricks. Get all the answers to every aspect of party planning with her eBook today! If you want to hold a party with that ‘wow’ factor and have it tailored to the person you’re holding it for then this eBook is for you. Let Catherine take the stress and headache out of organizing your next party or event.

Comments

Baking with kids always seems to take forever so this simple recipe is great. An excited child, a yummy cake – what a wonderful cake for a child to make. Precious times with children, thanks for sharing.